I just got a GX200 a few days ago and am already loving it - especially the EVF. Also loving the zoom feature and the easy menu navigation. Ricoh colors look great…. And It’s a nice companion to my GRII ! Thx for the review Juan.
Thank you for this review :-) When you stay at ISO 64 or 100, also the colours can look really beautiful (from RAW even better). The lens is sharp wide open and the ability to focus up to 4 cm at the tele end makes it a fantastic tool for the small things, too. I love this little cam, that I bought used for cheap € 45 in early 2021 - EVF included.
Thanks to you Juan, I recently picked up one of these GX200 cameras (to exist alongside my GR II and beloved Olympus cameras) The GX is indeed a jewel and it is remarkable just how little love or coverage this little beauty has had here on the internet. A few interesting text reviews, but very little if any, at least nothing like yours here, TH-cam videos. I found that if using it with a fast class10 SD card from Sandisk for eg, the RAW write time is actually pretty fast writing files in less than a second. In size too, the GX is roughly the same dimensions as the GRIII which isn't a bad thing at all, especially considering the zoom is also quite remarkable in such a tiny package. I really hope the GX becomes a classic in the same way the GRD range has. It certainly deserves it. Oh, one last thing, although it has no shutter priority mode, this can kind of be faked using the scene setting set to 'Sports' mode. Snap focus still being available.
Another lovely review. Thanks. It is about time someone gives this camera some special love. For gritty, b&w street photography, this camera is a natural. The pictures are very film-like, may be due to its ccd sensor. Who knows, it may become another cult classic like grd and gxr.
I have this camera since new from 09 with the full kit and boxes the hol shebang it takes great pics cost me nearly a grand back then. The view finder is a killer love it. 🐊
I looked at getting this camera a little while ago for similar reasons to the ones you've mentioned. I decided I couldn't really justify it since I already have the Olympus XZ-1 which I assume would be pretty similar image quality wise. So I figured all I would be missing out on was the famous Ricoh handling which if I'm realistic, I can totally live without. The internet has a strong tendency to hype up features on cameras like it's totally make or break, when in reality and real life use it usually makes very little difference. Gotta keep a cool head about these things. ;-) Thanks for another great video! Love your channel!
Great review. I started using mine again after years gathering dust. It certainly has character and provides an instagram filter look. I use it in B&W mostly though.
Nice video, thank you, it helps me for my final decision to buy or not this beautiful camera.I like the noise grain in b&w photos, looks like vintage film...
Finally a video that does this little camera justice. Well done. I got mine for free, the person who sold it to me did not realize that it had gathered dust in the lens. I showed him pics, asked if I could get my money back. He responded by telling me to keep it and good luck trying to clean the lens. Well... I did, the pics are nice, sharp, crisp. I like the fact that you can take pics with one hand. It took a bit to understand the camera and let it do it's own thing. I have a Fuji, a Sony and a Canon. Guess which one I use most? Once again thanks for posting this video.
@@alex-reay I imagine it comes apart pretty much in the same way as the GR's do. You probably wouldn't have to open the lens up as some have done (including me) to replace the bad cable, but where the dust mostly collects is not on the sensor, but on the IR filter that sits between lens and sensor. But before pulling apart, try Michael Kowalczyk's suggestion of using an electric toothbrush held to the side of the camera for a few seconds to dislodge the dust.
@@alex-reay how are you positioning the camera? Try it by standing the camera upright so the sensor is perpendicular with the table. It’s an odd one for Olympus because usually their ultrasonic sensor dust cleaning system is pretty effective. But of course it won’t necessarily shift sticky particles that contain resin or oil. For that you’d need to take it apart and use a proper sensor cleaning kit.
@@tomfenn7149 thanks Tom. I don't think the XZ-1 has an ultrasonic dust removal system so I tried doing exactly as you said but no joy..... yet. Maybe I'll try holding my drill next to it 😁
agree...i am waiting for this camera with modern sensor, too !!! it is indeed the best handling Ricoh due to the fact you can securely hold it and still see 100% of monitor because enough space for the fingers
Dude you nailed this review 🙏🙏🙏 2022=grit 👌 People have been sleeping on this camera for too long. It does everything the GR/GRD can do for a fraction of the highly inflated price. And yeah, DP review is a total joke 😅 Love the content and keep grinding man 👏 now you’re one of the “cool kids” with the capilo👍
If you turn off the camera with the EVF only function on (no screen), then when you turn back on does it stay in that setting or default back to screen on? I've got a GX1 Panasonic which powers on and stays with screen of in the last setting I had it in. Which I like, but my Nikon V3 defaults back to screen. Both of those have accessory EVF's too. Hope you can answer. Thanks.
Snap focus, but keep in mind thia camera only has one distance, 2.5m iirc. No auto ISO because it's so noisy over 400. Often I'll shoot in A aperture priority at about 4 or 5.6, keeping an eye on shutter speed so it doesn't get under say 250 or so.
Hello, nice review! I have the GX100 (older brother) and I am still searching for the right street settings. Which settings do you use for street and regular snapshots? Regards, Jim
For simplicity, I'd leave the camera at ISO 100, or 200 if you're comfortable with the grain, and then use aperture priority, keeping an eye on the shutter speed so it's always 1/200s or faster... It's a bummer, and super strange that there's no shutter priority in these cameras.
@@JuanBuhler see my comment above about using the 'Sports' setting in the Scene dial settings. It seems to work by setting a fairly high shutter speed and locking it away from the slower speeds. Snap focus still works.
Probably the only real review on this camera. I couldn't find any before and skipped on this camera. Got GRD III instead.
“…just wait till 2022 and call it grit”
10/10 review
I just got a GX200 a few days ago and am already loving it - especially the EVF. Also loving the zoom feature and the easy menu navigation. Ricoh colors look great…. And It’s a nice companion to my GRII ! Thx for the review Juan.
Thank you for this review :-)
When you stay at ISO 64 or 100, also the colours can look really beautiful (from RAW even better).
The lens is sharp wide open and the ability to focus up to 4 cm at the tele end makes it a fantastic tool for the small things, too.
I love this little cam, that I bought used for cheap € 45 in early 2021 - EVF included.
Wow, that was a bargain! Agreed on all counts. I'm taking mine out today.
Thanks to you Juan, I recently picked up one of these GX200 cameras (to exist alongside my GR II and beloved Olympus cameras) The GX is indeed a jewel and it is remarkable just how little love or coverage this little beauty has had here on the internet. A few interesting text reviews, but very little if any, at least nothing like yours here, TH-cam videos. I found that if using it with a fast class10 SD card from Sandisk for eg, the RAW write time is actually pretty fast writing files in less than a second. In size too, the GX is roughly the same dimensions as the GRIII which isn't a bad thing at all, especially considering the zoom is also quite remarkable in such a tiny package. I really hope the GX becomes a classic in the same way the GRD range has. It certainly deserves it. Oh, one last thing, although it has no shutter priority mode, this can kind of be faked using the scene setting set to 'Sports' mode. Snap focus still being available.
Never heard of the GX200 until seeing your review. Very cool little camera and great review! Subscribed!
Thanks for the sub!
Same here! I'm on the hunt for one now! Lovely video!
Another lovely review. Thanks. It is about time someone gives this camera some special love. For gritty, b&w street photography, this camera is a natural. The pictures are very film-like, may be due to its ccd sensor. Who knows, it may become another cult classic like grd and gxr.
Couldn't agree more! I was surprised to not find many recent videos about it.
@@JuanBuhler I guess the slow AF really scared a lot of ppl away.. 😂 Have you ever used snap focussing with this camera?
@@kevinlui8601the snap focussing works perfectly well. Use aperture priority to get a decent depth of view.
Nice shots, Juan.
@bruh Hobbies are a drug maaaaan.
I have this camera since new from 09 with the full kit and boxes the hol shebang it takes great pics cost me nearly a grand back then. The view finder is a killer love it. 🐊
This is possibly my most favorite camera that I own
I looked at getting this camera a little while ago for similar reasons to the ones you've mentioned. I decided I couldn't really justify it since I already have the Olympus XZ-1 which I assume would be pretty similar image quality wise. So I figured all I would be missing out on was the famous Ricoh handling which if I'm realistic, I can totally live without. The internet has a strong tendency to hype up features on cameras like it's totally make or break, when in reality and real life use it usually makes very little difference. Gotta keep a cool head about these things. ;-)
Thanks for another great video! Love your channel!
Great review, great camera. Love my GX200.
Awesome review, great pictures!
Thank you! Cheers!
Great review. I started using mine again after years gathering dust. It certainly has character and provides an instagram filter look. I use it in B&W mostly though.
Nice video, thank you, it helps me for my final decision to buy or not this beautiful camera.I like the noise grain in b&w photos, looks like vintage film...
It does, those small sensors definitely have a look! I'm glad the video helped.
Finally a video that does this little camera justice. Well done. I got mine for free, the person who sold it to me did not realize that it had gathered dust in the lens. I showed him pics, asked if I could get my money back. He responded by telling me to keep it and good luck trying to clean the lens. Well... I did, the pics are nice, sharp, crisp. I like the fact that you can take pics with one hand. It took a bit to understand the camera and let it do it's own thing. I have a Fuji, a Sony and a Canon. Guess which one I use most? Once again thanks for posting this video.
Benny, did you have to dismantle the camera or is the lens assembly removable?
@@alex-reay I imagine it comes apart pretty much in the same way as the GR's do. You probably wouldn't have to open the lens up as some have done (including me) to replace the bad cable, but where the dust mostly collects is not on the sensor, but on the IR filter that sits between lens and sensor. But before pulling apart, try Michael Kowalczyk's suggestion of using an electric toothbrush held to the side of the camera for a few seconds to dislodge the dust.
@@tomfenn7149 cheers, an unusual idea with the toothbrush, just tried it on my XZ-1, hasn’t worked…. yet
@@alex-reay how are you positioning the camera? Try it by standing the camera upright so the sensor is perpendicular with the table. It’s an odd one for Olympus because usually their ultrasonic sensor dust cleaning system is pretty effective. But of course it won’t necessarily shift sticky particles that contain resin or oil. For that you’d need to take it apart and use a proper sensor cleaning kit.
@@tomfenn7149 thanks Tom. I don't think the XZ-1 has an ultrasonic dust removal system so I tried doing exactly as you said but no joy..... yet. Maybe I'll try holding my drill next to it 😁
agree...i am waiting for this camera with modern sensor, too !!! it is indeed the best handling Ricoh due to the fact you can securely hold it and still see 100% of monitor because enough space for the fingers
great shots thank you!
Gran vídeo, Juan!!
Dude you nailed this review 🙏🙏🙏
2022=grit 👌
People have been sleeping on this camera for too long. It does everything the GR/GRD can do for a fraction of the highly inflated price.
And yeah, DP review is a total joke 😅
Love the content and keep grinding man 👏 now you’re one of the “cool kids” with the capilo👍
hahaha thanks I’m honored!
Wise words interesting camera
Great B&W photos~ Pentax (which acquired Ricoh) is going to announce a monochrome K-3!
Buen video! Tiene modo snap focus para elegir por ejemplo 0.5metros? O como enfocas?+ sin af?
If you turn off the camera with the EVF only function on (no screen), then when you turn back on does it stay in that setting or default back to screen on?
I've got a GX1 Panasonic which powers on and stays with screen of in the last setting I had it in.
Which I like, but my Nikon V3 defaults back to screen.
Both of those have accessory EVF's too.
Hope you can answer.
Thanks.
@jackslater8688 Good question. I've just tried it and can confirm the screen stays off 😃
@@alex-reay thanks bro
прямо сейчас на барахолке вижу её за 100 долларов.. вот думаю, взять?)))
Nice! What was your shooting mode when taking those street shots? Snap focus? Auto iso?
Snap focus, but keep in mind thia camera only has one distance, 2.5m iirc.
No auto ISO because it's so noisy over 400. Often I'll shoot in A aperture priority at about 4 or 5.6, keeping an eye on shutter speed so it doesn't get under say 250 or so.
How would it compare to an Olympus xz-1
Ricoh's B&W is the best!
I had this camera recently but found it a bit slow to focus.
@@timpiotr4857 use the 2.5m snap feature, then it is very fast. I've assigned it to fn2 so I can switch between spot AF and snap.
Hello, nice review! I have the GX100 (older brother) and I am still searching for the right street settings. Which settings do you use for street and regular snapshots? Regards, Jim
For simplicity, I'd leave the camera at ISO 100, or 200 if you're comfortable with the grain, and then use aperture priority, keeping an eye on the shutter speed so it's always 1/200s or faster... It's a bummer, and super strange that there's no shutter priority in these cameras.
@@JuanBuhler thanks for your reply. You can manage the shutter speed and aperture if you use it in manual.
@@JuanBuhler see my comment above about using the 'Sports' setting in the Scene dial settings. It seems to work by setting a fairly high shutter speed and locking it away from the slower speeds. Snap focus still works.
Does it have snap focus?
It does, but with only one distance (~2.5m) instead of 3 or 4 like the GR.
Hola Juan, quiero comprar tus zines. Comparto tu pasión. Un abrazo, saludos!!!
Hola, genial! Acabo de darme cuenta de que el link de comprar está roto... este fin de semana lo arreglo!
@@JuanBuhler Estaré al pendiente Juan, muchas gracias!
Keep it a secret ffs